C04106v4 Master of Arts in Journalism

Overview

The Master of Arts in Journalism is part of an articulated program of study for people who want to start a journalism career and for experienced journalists wanting to broaden their skills and professional technological expertise and refresh the intellectual basis of their practice.

This is the only program of its kind in Sydney, where the Australian media is increasingly concentrating. The journalism staff at UTS has a record of excellence in professional practice reflected in media contacts. In addition, the course has close links with the Australian Centre for Independent Journalism, which provides a professional setting for student work.

Course aims

Graduates of the program:

• have strong research and reporting skills and a knowledge and critical understanding of the media
• are equipped with the necessary skills to either enter professional practice in the media or continue practice with additional skills and intellectual depth
• strive to promote the important role of professional and ethical journalism in the service of the public, and
• have an understanding of the role of the media in local, regional, national and global contexts.

Career options

Career options include reporter or editor in local, corporate, national and international print and broadcast media organisations.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants who have completed a bachelor's, graduate diploma or master's in any field of study or a graduate certificate in a related field of study can apply. Applicants who do not possess the relevant qualification must submit a CV and personal statement outlining their educational and professional achievements.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 600 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 100 overall with a writing score of 23; or DEEP: B+; or PTE: 75

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Recognition of prior learning

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time, or equivalent part-time basis. Subjects are offered in weekly classes, or in accelerated and/or block mode. Accelerated mode enables full-time students to meet prerequisite requirements. This usually requires attendance at weekly classes, weekends and participation in web-based activities.

Course structure

The course totals 72 credit points of study, made up of 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. In their final year, students complete a 16-credit-point major project.

Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points a semester. Part-time students should undertake 16 credit points a semester.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below for full-time and part-time students, commencing in either Autumn or Spring semester.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on: